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September 17, 2024 4:00 am ET -
Lufthansa Expanding Cooperation With airBaltic, Considering Investment
Last week, airBaltic announced the extension of the collaboration with its ACMI-out customer: Lufthansa Group. The Wet Lease Agreement Since 2019 airBaltic has been a wet lease provider for Lufthansa Group. Notably, most such operations were implemented into the schedules…
September 4, 2024 12:22 pm ET -
Lufthansa Commences Munich-Johannesburg Service
Lufthansa launched its inaugural flight between Munich and Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport earlier this week. The inaugural flight (LH 578) arrived in Johannesburg on September 3. Germany’s national carrier will offer three services a week on this route. This…
August 2, 2024 4:49 pm ET -
Boeing 747-400 Retirement Draws Closer
The number of Boeing 747-400s still in service is slowly dwindling. In 1988, Boeing debuted the first 747-400, which later became the so-called Queen of the Skies' best-selling variant. Over the jet's lifespan, Boeing delivered nearly 700 747-400s in both…
August 2, 2024 12:24 pm ET -
IAG Withdraws from Air Europa Purchase
International Airlines Group (IAG) has withdrawn from an agreement to purchase the remaining 80% share of Spanish carrier Air Europa. Reuters reported the decision was made public on Thursday as IAG announced its half-yearly trading figures. Chief Executive Luis Gallego…
July 3, 2024 11:23 am ET -
E.U. Commission Green Lights Lufthansa’s ITA Airways Takeover
The European Commission has given its approval for Lufthansa's acquisition of a 41% stake in Italy's ITA Airways. The deal, valued at €325 million, is part of Lufthansa's strategy to strengthen its position in the global aviation market. The transaction…